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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,197.57, 348,294.82 and 63,704.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,197.57, 348,294.82 and 63,704.71 is: 95,556.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,197.57 : 348,294.82 = 63,704.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,197.57/348,294.82 = 63,704.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,197.57x = 348,294.82 × 63,704.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,197.57x = 22,188,020,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188,020,502.60/232,197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,556.64

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